The Vancouver Canucks (16-20-5) will aim to halt a three-game losing streak when they face the Buffalo Sabres (21-15-4) on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Canucks have put up a 5-3-2 record after putting up 28 total goals (eight power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 23.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.
Sabres vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Sabres 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-170)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 21-15-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in games that have required overtime.
- Buffalo has 12 points (4-0-4) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Buffalo has finished 2-5-0 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 25 games (19-3-3, 41 points).
- In the 13 games when Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal, it has an 8-3-2 record (18 points).
- In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 8-7-2 (18 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 13-8-2 to register 28 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 16-20-5 record this season and are 6-5-11 in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 14 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Canucks registered just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has seven points (3-8-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- This season, Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 7-6-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 3-11-2 (eight points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3.05 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| 19th | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 30th |
| 11th | 28.7 | Shots | 26.6 | 24th |
| 24th | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| 22nd | 18.03% | Power Play % | 20.29% | 13th |
| 2nd | 85.19% | Penalty Kill % | 73.88% | 30th |
Sabres vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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